Our Team
The physiotherapists at Kids Care Physiotherapy have extensive experience in treating paediatric clients of all ages with a large variety of conditions.
All our physiotherapists are university trained and registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia which requires them to work within statutory guidelines. They regularly attend professional development lectures and conferences to ensure they are familiar with the latest research and evidence-based approach.
Dr Elizabeth Hornsby, nee Vetter – Physiotherapist – BPhty PhD
Liz Hornsby is the founder and director of Kids Care Physiotherapy and has over 30 years of experience in paediatric physiotherapy.
Liz has extensive experience in assessment and management of children of all ages and is passionate about working with children to enable them to reach their potential by delivering evidence-based therapy. She has a special interest in orthopaedic conditions such as structural clubfeet, lower limb alignment, hypermobility, postural issues and hypermobility along with children with neurological and developmental issues including at risk babies who have had premature births or school aged children with coordination issues.
She completed a Pilates Instructor Training Course in 2003 and has since used this technique with children and youth for training core stability and improved posture as part of individual treatment programs or in small classes. In 2016 she commenced research into a Pilates intervention as part of her PhD with her research topic being ‘Insights into the assessment and management of children with Generalised Joint Hypermobility and secondary musculoskeletal pain’. She completed her PhD in 2023 and was awarded the Yvonne Burns Prize in Paediatric Physiotherapy from The University of Queensland. Liz has presented the results of her research and published at a national and international level and is passionate about researching clinically relevant topics that can be translated into clinical practice to improve the outcomes of physiotherapy practice for children. She is currently a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) National Paediatric Group (NPG) and Children’s Motor Control Research Collaboration (CMCRC). In 2021 and 2023 she was on the Paediatric Scientific Committee for the APA National Conference.
Liz has four children and loves swimming, gardening and travelling on holidays to the beach or new destinations either in Australia or overseas.
Dr Marcella Danks – Physiotherapist – BPhty PhD
Marcella brings a wealth of knowledge to Kids Care Physiotherapy with over 30 years of clinical experience in paediatric physiotherapy, helping infants and children open up movement opportunities to overcome challenges in their motor skill development.
Marcella loves working with children and families to make movement fun and has extensive experience working with high-risk infants such as babies born very preterm or recovering from neonatal difficulties and is a strong advocate for early intervention. Her expertise in working with young children ranges from advice and support to families with infants who are reluctant to move, irritable with handling, delayed with their gross and fine motor skills, have co-ordination issues or have growth concerns such as atypical lower limb alignment or head shape and neck issues. Her experience encompasses a broad range of hospital, community and private practice settings.
Marcella has made a significant contribution to research and development of motor assessments for infants and children. She has lectured in movement development and paediatric physiotherapy at the Australian Catholic University and has extensive experience with national and international post-graduate education of paediatric physiotherapists. She has a longstanding association with ‘The Growth and Development Clinic’ at Mater Health Services, Queensland and has been the recipient of the Australian Physiotherapy Association Yvonne Burns Prize in Paediatric Physiotherapy.
Marcella has a grown family now and can enjoy herself swimming, gardening, bushwalking and beaching when not busy having fun helping kids move.
Kate Baran – Physiotherapist – DPhty
Kate has over eight years of experience in private practice supporting children of all ages with either musculoskeletal, orthopaedic or developmental concerns.
Kate is a senior physiotherapist who specialises in promoting motor development, gait training and rehabilitation for developmental, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. Her focus is on assisting children to build strength, confidence and independence through movement. Kate uses a child-centered, play-based approach and is passionate about helping every child in a way that feels positive, engaging and empowering. In addition, she has a strong focus on partnering with families to create meaningful, achievable goals.
Prior to graduating as a physiotherapist from Bond University, Kate worked as an exercise physiologist for seven years with children, adolescents and adults with disabilities. Kate has also completed a Pilates qualification along with some post graduate studies in paediatrics. Kate is currently a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).
Outside of work, Kate loves staying active and spending time outdoors with her young son.
Andrew Vetter – Physiotherapist – BPhty
Andrew has over ten years of experience in private practice working with children, adolescents and adults and has developed a passion for treating sporting injuries.
Andrew has extensive experience in the management of pain and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and sporting injuries. Andrew aims to provide high quality care to individuals of all ages and abilities. This may vary from assisting youth to return to enjoying active participation with their friends at school to empowering elite athletes to attain the highest level of performance after injury. Andrew has worked with a range of premier sporting teams including the Queensland Reds Men’s Super Rugby Team and the Qld Lions Football Club in the National Premier League.
Andrew has developed a particular interest in the treatment of shoulder, hip and lower limb injuries and uses a combination of hands-on manual therapy and exercise-based rehab techniques to assist clients to promptly return to the activities they enjoy. Andrew is currently a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and Sports Physiotherapy Group (SPG).
Andrew loves to spend time with his young baby, watching any type of sport or attending the gym.